VariousAnother Year On The Streets, Vol. 3

Further proof that the current Vagrant Records line-up is an even mix between the derivative, the trailblazing, and once-mighty, this compilation of new and unreleased material is a suitably mixed bag. Tracks by Down To Earth Approach and Seconds To Go offer little in the way of originality, while a new track by Dashboard Confessional proves just how far Chris Carrabba has fallen into the realm of garbage pop songs. A Psychedelic Furs cover by the Alkaline Trio is an enjoyable listen, as is the first new track from Moneen since Are We Really Happy, "Pleasantly Saying The Most Terrible Things. Paul Westerbergs "As Far As I Know, taken from his upcoming record, is not surprisingly great, as are unreleased tracks from Hey Mercedes and the Get Up Kids. The Another Year On The Screen, Vol. 2 DVD that accompanies this CD features a year of Vagrant music videos, some of which are truly fantastic. Still, your best bet is to download the songs you want, and leave the rest on the shelf.
(Vagrant)